Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Haarlem travel guide

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You're Going to Love Haarlem

With a population of 147,590, Haarlem is a must-see destination in North Holland, Netherlands.

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When to visit Haarlem

Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 456
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haarlem in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 456
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Haarlem

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 170 for a 3h 25m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Haarlem using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 95 km and will cost you around RM 21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 91 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

When flying to Haarlem, you’ll arrive at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Malaysia to Haarlem include Air France, KLM and Malaysia Airlines. The shortest flight to Haarlem from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 12h 50m.

Train

Eurostar is the most popular train carrier serving Haarlem, followed by Train. The train journey from Haarlem to Brussels takes 1h 37m and costs around RM 149 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about RM 170 for a 3h 25m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Haarlem Spaarnwoude is the busiest station in Haarlem. Another popular train station is Haarlem, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Haarlem is to pick up a car hire from Amsterdam, which is about 17 km from Haarlem. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Amsterdam.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Haarlem using FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. From Rotterdam, the bus ride to Haarlem takes 95 km and will cost you around RM 21. From Brussels, the ticket costs about RM 91 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Haarlem

AMSAmsterdam Schiphol
RTMRotterdam The Hague
EINEindhoven

Airlines serving Haarlem

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in Haarlem

Average rates range from around RM 509 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 950 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hello I'm Local - Boutique Hostel and Hotel Carillon.

Where to stay in popular areas of Haarlem

Hiring a car in Haarlem

Expect to pay RM 9.38 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 112.47 and RM 149.96. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay RM 9.38 per litre in Haarlem (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 112.47 and RM 149.96. Compact (Opel Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Haarlem, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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